ThinkabaraDecember 2026 at a glance
December 2026 has 31 days. It begins on Tuesday, December 1 and ends on Thursday, December 31. It has 1 federal holiday (Christmas Day), when banks, post offices and most schools close.
| Date | Holiday or observance |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 4 | Hanukkah begins at sundown — the eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights. |
| Thursday, December 24 | Christmas Eve — the night before Christmas. |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day (federal holiday) — a federal holiday. |
| Saturday, December 26 | Kwanzaa begins — a seven-day celebration of African American culture (Dec 26 – Jan 1). |
| Thursday, December 31 | New Year's Eve — the last night of the year. |
Ideas for your December calendar
December is the holiday month: winter break dates, school concerts, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Many families use the calendar as a 24-day countdown to winter break.
- Family command center: print one for the fridge and write in practices, birthdays and appointments with a different color for each person.
- Classroom calendar: enlarge it for the board and let the “calendar helper” add the weather each morning. See the classroom calendar headers.
- Habit tracker: kids color a box each day they read, practice an instrument or make their bed.
- Countdown: circle a big day and cross off each day until it arrives.
Printing and editing tips
The calendar is sized for US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), portrait, Sunday first like most American calendars. Click into any day to type a note — it is printed exactly where you typed it. Use the Print button so only the calendar prints, not the rest of this page. For a year at a glance, see the 2027 calendar; for a school-year calendar or other options, try the calendar maker.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah in 2026?
Hanukkah is on Friday, December 4, 2026 (the first candle is lit at sundown). The eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights.
When is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is on Thursday, December 24, 2026. The night before Christmas.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day is on Friday, December 25, 2026. A federal holiday.
What day does December 2026 start on?
December 1, 2026 is a Tuesday. The month has 31 days and ends on Thursday, December 31.
Can I type on the calendar before printing?
Yes. Click any day box, the month title or the Notes box and type. Your text prints with the calendar. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere, so print before you close the page.
Can I print it without color?
Yes — press “Black & white (ink saver)” above the calendar. It switches the colored header and holiday labels to black, which also copies well on a school copier.